Antikythera Mechanism
Kaia Stonebrook
Übersetzer A AI
Verlag: Publifye
Beschreibung
Imagine a 2,000-year-old mechanical device capable of predicting eclipses and charting planetary movements with surprising accuracy. Antikythera Mechanism explores the story of this ancient Greek technology, retrieved from a shipwreck in the Aegean Sea. This device challenges our understanding of ancient capabilities, revealing a level of mechanical complexity previously unimagined. Its discovery has profound implications for the history of science, suggesting that sophisticated mechanical computing isn't a modern invention. The book contextualizes the device's discovery within the history of scientific investigation and archaeology. The book begins with the initial discovery and early attempts to understand the fragmented remains. It then delves into groundbreaking X-ray computed tomography findings, revealing the device's internal workings and function as an astronomical calculator. Significant attention is given to explaining its complex gear system and its connection to ancient Greek cosmology. By synthesizing the latest scientific research with historical context, the book presents a comprehensive and accessible account of the Antikythera Mechanism for a broad audience interested in science and history.
Verfügbar seit: 04.03.2025.
Drucklänge: 54 Seiten.
